Men's Ministries

Have you considered volunteering for the Men's Planning Team? We're looking for men of all ages with an interest in seeing the men of SEC and our community go deeper in their relationship with Christ! Men who want to know Christ deeply; reflect Christ authentically and share Christ intentionally…and help other men get there too! If you're one of these men, we need your help as we lay the groundwork for a new and exciting time in the life of our congregation! Contact Pastor Randy and tell him you want to be a part of a revitalized work among the men of SEC!

We welcome you to Men’s Ministries of Salem Evangelical Church. We believe God has given us a unique privilege as well as a diverse command to minister for Jesus Christ to the Men of our church family. God has blessed to the point that we are able to offer a variety of ministries and a well-balanced program of growth and service opportunity for each man. These ministries are designed to ‘bring lives into harmony with God.’

Whatever you need, we are anxious to serve you and we extend the warmth and friendliness of the family of God here at Salem Evangelical. We want to get acquainted and trust that you will allow us the privilege of including you in our fellowship and in our Ministry for Christ.

Men’s Ministry Vision, Mission & Purpose Statement

Vision

We will be men of prayer.
We will be men of God, always stewards of His Word.
We will be men of family, growing them in God’s Word with Love.
We will be men of fellowship and outreach, supporting men in their walk with God.

Mission

Befriending men, encouraging them in their relationship with Jesus and each other, providing opportunities for growth in faith and service to our Lord.

Purpose Statement

To help develop men spiritually. To help serve within the body of our church. To provide social activities to acquaint men with other men. To be an outreach of help to families within and outside the church body.

Encouraging Men Model

UPWARD (Good relationship with God)

Have I read from the Gospels every day this week about following Jesus?

Have I read from the Proverbs every day this week?

Have I prayed every day this week for wisdom and strength?

INWARD (Good relationship with myself and family)

Have I exercised at least 3 times this week?

Am I getting adequate rest each night?

Am I eating healthy?

Have I had at least one meal a day with my family?

Have I spent at least 30 minutes a day with my wife?

Have I spent at least 30 minutes a day with my children?

OUTWARD (Good relationship by helping others)

Have I served others this week?

WAYS TO SERVE

Become a part of one of the following crews:

Moving

Handyman

Auto Repair

Widow Care

Senior Care

Mentor

Computer Assistance

Men's Council Assignment Areas

The renewed Men's Council is organized around 'assignment areas' aimed at promoting discipleship in Christ and service to the church as well as the greater Salem community. The assignment areas and "point" person are listed below; each leader will invite other men to be actively involved in their "team."

Publicity/Advertising(Jesse Mecham)

Both the production of information and promotion of men's events and programming (e.g. announcements, brochures, website info, etc. about men's events or activities).

Lobby (Chuck Gervais)

Makes sure the Men's Ministry table located in the lobby is "manned" before and after each Sunday service, on Wednesday evening; and that the latest info on men's events is available. The Men's Ministry table is a place where men are contacted, informed and encouraged to attend events. This Lobby group would coordinate with Publicity/Promotion group.

Helps (Denny Laughery and Rod Rosenkranz)

Responds to the physical needs of the congregation principally the elderly, widows, and single mothers in need of home and car repairs and moving. It represents our efforts to fulfill the Outward model.

Events (John Lilly)

Planning, organizing and producing the various men's events for SEC men (e.g. monthly breakfast, Fall BBQ, etc.) as well as those sponsored by SEC for the community (e.g. Mid Valley Men's Conference).

Prayer (Nathan Richard and Jim Booker)

Lead and promote the weekly Sunday evening prayer time for men as well as other opportunities to be developed. Currently men meet on Sunday evening for prayer.

Family and Devotional Life (Marty Bassett)

Monitors the efforts of SEC men to be growing in following Jesus by practicing the Inward and Upward model.

Men's Representative (Jesse Mecham and Ken Dunn)

These men represent the Men's Council on the church Council of Administration.

Men's Council Coordinator (John Lilly, interim)

Responsible for the development and coordination of each assignment area. Recruiting point men and other men to assist them is also a part of this role. The Council Coordinator calls and presides over meetings of the Men's Council.

Other Men's Council members:

Fred Bassett, Steve Galvin, Rod Rosenkranz, JT Plummer

Did you know that Salem Evangelical’s Men’s Ministry has small study groups all across the Salem area? We encourage you to join with us as we continue our study at one of the following locations:

Mondays – 6:00 am

Almost Home Restaurant
NE Salem – Market St. & Hawthorne Ave.
Led by Stan Rogers

Tuesdays – 6:00 am

Annette’s Westgate Café
West Salem – Edgewater St.
Led by Wally Vohland

Wednesdays – 12 noon

Salem Evangelical Church
Room 301
Led by Pastor Jim Tusant

Thursdays – 6:00 am

Salem Evangelical Church
Hermanson Center
Led by John Lilly

Men's Breakfast:

A great time for men of the church (ages 0-100) to eat, fellowship, worship and learn together! Once a month come and listen to a new speaker and develop deeper relationships.

Typically the first Saturday of each month (September through June), 8:00am in the SEC Activity Center.